Clinical Research Coordinator in Oncology supporting the Mosley Institute/NCCBD (Nemours Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders) - coordinates, implements and completes clinical research studies and/or clinical trials by assisting in screening oncology patients, obtaining parental permission/assent/consent forms, educating parents/participants, scheduling and conducting study procedures, collecting and recording study data, maintaining detailed study records, interfacing with study sponsors, participation in sponsor study monitoring visits, prepare for and participate in internal and external research audits, maintain various research databases, process and shipment of research samples, participation in continuous process improvement initiatives in the Delaware Valley.

1. Follows all aspects of Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices in the conduct of clinical research; collects and prepares documents as required by sponsoring agencies; attends Investigator Meetings, as assigned.
2. Understands and can conduct clinical research studies that require but not limited to, DSMB, Emergent Access, Conduct Investigator Initiated studies, Multi-site clinical trials, Research Team training manuals.
3. Achieves clinical research coordinator certification from ACRP or SOCRA after two years in the position.
4. Supporting NCCBD's NCORP: NCI Community Oncology Research Program across the Nemours enterprise.
5. Participates in the conduct of parental permission/assent process for assigned studies; schedules study visits with study participants in accordance with study protocols; develops strategies to assure compliance of study participants with protocol requirements.
6. Performs clinical data gathering and measurements and monitoring of data integrity, including data completeness, accuracy and quality. Maintains multiple study databases.
7. Mentors new clinical research coordinators. Participates in training nursing and ancillary study staff for study purposes; recruits, screens and enrolls sufficient number of study participants in conformance with protocol requirements.
8. Assists in identifying, reporting and following-up on Serious Adverse Events.
9. Assists in the maintenance of study medication accountability records; prepares clinical specimens for shipment to central laboratories.
10. Coordinates monitoring activities with Sponsor's representative(s). Completes Case Report Forms; responds to sponsor queries, prepares for audits by sponsor, IRB and/or the FDA/DHHS.
11. Attendance at and participation in relevant clinical divisional/departmental activities to assure routine administrative procedures are followed. Further attendance at Sponsor Coordinator meetings as needed for study related training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in medical or science related field required;
• Clinical Research Coordinator certification or eligible to sit for exam after 2 years clinical research coordination experience
• Effectively uses Microsoft computer software;
• Maintains the highest possible standards for work quality; accepts feedback; gives accurate information
• Builds and fosters professional relationships with staff, families, and patients
• Makes decisions when appropriate; manages resources prudently; schedules time efficiently; works independently
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate and establish priorities among diverse tasks;
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with patients, families, associates, and providers;